Northwest stay.Your stay at this Northwest hostel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Walter E. Washington Convention Center and White House. Smithsonian Institution and Capital One Arena are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Walter E. Washington Convention Center - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Capital One Arena - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
Smithsonian Institution - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
White House - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
National Mall - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
Getting around
U Street Station - 1 min walk
New Carrollton Station - 14 min drive
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) - 9 min drive
Restaurants
Ben's Chili Bowl - 2 min walk
Solly's - 3 min walk
Alero Restaurant - 2 min walk
Busboys and Poets - 4 min walk
The Coffee Bar - 4 min walk
About this property
U Street Capsule Hostel
Hostel near Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. U Street Capsule Hostel also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and coffee/tea in a common area. A complete renovation of U Street Capsule Hostel was completed in January 2022.
This Washington hostel is smoke free.
62 guestrooms or units
3 levels
Coffee in lobby
Self-service laundry
Express check-in
Express check-out
Storage area for luggage
Tour and ticket information
Garden
Television in lobby
Elevator
No smoking on site
Microwave in a common area
Refrigerator in a common area
Water dispenser
U Street Capsule Hostel offers 62 air-conditioned accommodations with blackout drapes/curtains. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Memory foam beds feature down comforters. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Hypo-allergenic bedding, hair dryers, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Elevator
Grab bar near toilet
Low-height counter and sink
Raised toilet seat
Thin carpet in public areas
Wheelchair accessibility
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Down comforter
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Memory foam mattress
Bathroom
Hair dryer (on request)
Shower
Towels provided
More
Air conditioning
Heating
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
LED lighting
Mobile key entry
Water-efficient showers
Water-efficient toilets
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 16
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 1:00 PM) and Monday - Sunday (6:00 PM - 10:00 PM)
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests are recommended to download the property's Goki travel mobile app before check-in
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and mobile payments; cash is not accepted
Mobile payment options include: Alipay, Google Pay, Apple Pay, and Samsung Pay
Long-term renters welcome
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy. A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in. Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards, mobile payments, Alipay, Google Pay, Apple Pay, and Samsung Pay. Cash is not accepted. Long-term renters welcome. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.
We should mention
Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
Property is also known as
U Street Hostel Washington
U Street Hostel Washington
U Street Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
U Street Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Washington
U Street Capsule Hostel Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Plumbing was being checked so there was no hot water for showers. Front desk tried to take advantage. It’s nice and very clean but definitely needed a few improvements. Usually people from Europe staying.
Unfortunately, my room had two men who decided to have a loud conversation in the room where 10 other customers were staying, no toilets available in the morning.
I got a really good vibe from my stay at U Hostel. The check-in was smooth and the staff really kind and welcoming. The coffee shop inside was a huge bonus and is fairly priced. I had a cracking nights sleep. It is hands down the comfiest bed, duvet and pillow I've ever come across at a hostel - all memory foam and very cosy.
The location is a little while away from the attractions, but I walked and got the subway and was not an issue at all. There's a few great food spots less than a minute walk away too - including the famous Ben's Chilli spot!
U Street Hostel is the place to stay! The staff is AMAZING, having the GOKI app to communicate and check-in is perfection, and a special shoutout to Ty at the front desk!
This is the second time I've stayed and it's the perfect location, at the perfect price, with perfect cleanliness, and overall AWESOME!
Check in was a little complicated. There's afternoon hours where there is no front desk person. I had to pay for my room still so I couldn't check in until I did. Trying to pay through their app was horrible bc the agent was taking 15-20 minutes to reply to each message. Luckily a front desk person showed up and helped me with my payment.
I got in the room and didn't know I had to use a specific pod. I just took one that seemed unused and reset. They told me later I took someone else's pod, we ended up just switching. Just make sure you get your room number and pod number to avoid the confusion. It was comfortable in the pod. The chargers in there didn't work.
Also, you aren't allowed to bring food or drink in.